Navy and Marine Memorial

In war and in peace, in commerce and in travel, in rescue and discovery, in fisheries and in research, this nation has forged a bond with and a dependence on the sea. The nation’s life at sea is reflected in the waves and gulls of this memorial, which is dedicated to the thousands of Americans who have perished in the sea and to those whose destiny still is linked with naval and maritime services. Reliefs on the sides of the pedestal illustrate, by direct or symbolic representation, all of these activities.

Arlington, Virginia · United States